Georgina Beyer to stand for MANA in Te Tai Tonga

"It's great to have Georgie on
board" said Hone Harawira, MANA Leader and Te Tai Tokerau
MP. "She's strong-minded, stands up to be counted, and has
fought for the rights of those who haven't had any - and
won. That makes her an ideal fit for MANA.."

Ms Beyer,
who has links to the Te Tai Tonga electorate through her Te
Ati Awa and Ngati Mutunga whakapapa, was the world's first
openly transsexual mayor and MP and helped lead law changes
to decriminalise prostitution and introduce civil unions.

"Our goal this election is to raise the profile of MANA,
grow our numbers in Parliament, and help change the
government. Georgina's a respected household name in
politics so she's an important part of helping achieve that
goal. We feel honoured to have her."

"I'm really
excited and things are already full steam ahead for the
campaign" said Ms Beyer. "My health is steady, so it's
great to have a new challenge."

"When approached about the
role, there were a few things to consider as there always
are. Taking on this role is my way of making amends to
Maori for voting for the foreshore and seabed bill which I
was forced into and which totally broke me. I'm very proud
to stand with
MANA."

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